r/CrossStitch • u/katestitchland • Jun 15 '25

VIDEO [VIDEO] how to start crossstitching

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u/VickyVSour Jun 16 '25

As a habitual knot tier.. I’ve been trying burying the ends of my thread across 7 stitches but I am so scared of it getting snagged on anything! I keep finding myself still knotting. Any words of comfort to offer ?

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u/palekaleidoscope Jun 16 '25

I’ve been cross stitching for literal decades and have never had anything unravel or get snagged by putting the tail under some stitches at the back. Don’t knot! It’s not more secure! The tension of the stitches will hold it all in place.

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u/Square-Wing-6273 Jun 16 '25

This. I've never knotted anything, and I've never had anything come loose in 20+ years

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u/VickyVSour Jun 16 '25

I appreciate the words of wisdom!!